SPW040198 SCOTLAND (1932). Edinburgh, general view, showing George Square and Nicholson Street. An oblique aerial photograph taken facing north.

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Title [SPW040198] Edinburgh, general view, showing George Square and Nicholson Street. An oblique aerial photograph taken facing north.
Reference SPW040198
Date 1932
Link Canmore Collection item 1257286
Place name
Parish EDINBURGH (EDINBURGH, CITY OF)
District CITY OF EDINBURGH
Country SCOTLAND
Easting / Northing 326070, 673032
Longitude / Latitude -3.1838427514721, 55.944677319213
National Grid Reference NT261730

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User Comment Contributions

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